# Brian Mujati > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Brian_Mujati > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Brian_Mujati.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Mujati > Source revision: 1343820751 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) South Africa international rugby union player Rugby player Brian Mujati Born Brian Mujati (1984-09-28) 28 September 1984 (age 41) Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)[1] Weight 118 kg (260 lb; 18 st 8 lb)[2] School Peterhouse Boys' School Rugby union career Position Prop Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2009–2013 Northampton Saints 110 (50) 2013–2015 Racing 92 55 (0) 2015–2017 Sale Sharks 35 (25) 2017–2018 Ospreys 7 (0) Correct as of 8 May 2017 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 2006–2008 Golden Lions 7 (0) 2008 Western Province 4 (0) Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2007–2008 Lions 13 (0) 2009 Stormers 22 (0) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2008 South Africa 12 (0) Correct as of 17 May 2016 **Brian Mujati** (born 28 September 1984 in [Bulawayo](/source/Bulawayo), [Zimbabwe](/source/Zimbabwe)) is a Zimbabwean-born retired South African [rugby union](/source/Rugby_union) player who played as a [prop](/source/Prop_(rugby_union)). He started off his career with the [Lions](/source/Lions_(Super_rugby_franchise)) in the [Super 14](/source/Super_Rugby) competition, then he joined the [Stormers](/source/Stormers) for the start of the 2008 season before joining the [Saints](/source/Northampton_Saints). He went to [Peterhouse Boys' School](/source/Peterhouse_Boys'_School) in Marondera in [Zimbabwe](/source/Zimbabwe), along with the [Sharks](/source/Sharks_(Super_rugby_franchise)) and capped [Springbok](/source/South_Africa_national_rugby_union_team) [Tendai Mtawarira](/source/Tendai_Mtawarira). Despite having already played for the Springboks Mujati's test career was cut short when he was declared ineligible to play because he was not legally a South African citizen. He opted to join [Northampton Saints](/source/Northampton_Saints) to further pursue his rugby career. He is still a Zimbabwean citizen. ## Club career ### Northampton Saints Mujati joined Saints in 2009 making his debut at Wembley Stadium. A second-half try for Mujati against Saracens helped the Saints reach the 2009-10 LV= Cup final and by the end of the campaign he was a regular sight on the first team field. The continuation of his fine form into 2010/11 was all the more impressive and he marked himself out as the cornerstone of a formidable Saints pack, featuring in every Premiership and Heineken Cup fixture. After confirming himself as Europe's premium tight-head and a fans favourite to boot, 'Mooj' was voted Players' Player of the Season and selected in the Sky Sports and ESPN Premiership Dream Team. He also finished second only to teammate Tom Wood in the Aviva Premiership Player of the Season vote. Though Brian struggled to find consistency early in 2012/13, his run to form was timed perfectly and he would contribute a semi-final try as the Saints stormed to the Premiership Final at Twickenham.[3] ### Racing 92 On 27 November 2012, it was announced Mujati would leave [Northampton Saints](/source/Northampton_Saints) to join French club [Racing 92](/source/Racing_92) for the 2013–14 season.[4] Mujati spent two years at the French side. He amassed over 50 caps for the club before signing for the [Sale Sharks](/source/Sale_Sharks) on a two-year contract in September 2015.[5] ### Sale Sharks Mujati made his Sale debut in October 2015 in a defeat to [Saracens](/source/Saracens_F.C.). He scored his first points for the club in a European Challenge Cup match against French side [Pau](/source/Section_Paloise). ### Ospreys In January 2017, Brian Mujati joined the Welsh Pro12 club Ospreys until the end of the season. On 25 February 2017, he made his debut for Ospreys against Glasgow Warriors in a 26–15 win. On 7 May 2017, Brian signed a contract extension, which was to see him stay at the Ospreys for a second season (2017–2018); however shortly into his second season at the Ospreys Mujati was forced to retire following a shoulder injury[6] . ## International career ### South Africa Despite being Zimbabwean-born Mujati made 12 appearances for the Springboks during the 2008 season prior to leaving for Northampton in 2009.[7] ## Personal life Away from the rugby pitch Brian has proved himself to be a vlogger, with a video channel on [YouTube](/source/YouTube) called 'The Life Of Brian'. He is married to Chenesai Mujati and together they have 3 children (2 daughters called Alexandra and Alannah as well as a son called Aaron) . Brian is also a keen brewer and has been making beer for several years. ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Brian Vuyisile Mujati"](http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/15916.html). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Brian Vuyisile Mujati"](http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/15916.html). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["BRIAN MUJATI"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160411180146/http://www.salesharks.com/rugby/profile-sharks.php?PlayId=75328#.Vzti2pMrK8U). *salesharks.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.salesharks.com/rugby/profile-sharks.php?PlayId=75328#.Vzti2pMrK8U) on 11 April 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Brian Mujati to leave Northampton Saints for Racing Metro"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/20509718). BBC Sport. 27 November 2012. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Mujati Signs For Sale Sharks"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161220154703/http://www.salesharks.com/news/3479.php#.VfLNfntTIQ4). Sale Sharks. 11 September 2015. Archived from [the original](http://www.salesharks.com/news/3479.php#.VfLNfntTIQ4) on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Former Springbok prop Brian Mujati to hang up his boots"](https://www.enca.com/sport/rugby/former-springbok-prop-brian-mujati-to-hang-up-his-boots). *ENCA.com*. 13 November 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["BRIAN MUJATI"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160411180146/http://www.salesharks.com/rugby/profile-sharks.php?PlayId=75328#.Vzti2pMrK8U). *salesharks.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.salesharks.com/rugby/profile-sharks.php?PlayId=75328#.Vzti2pMrK8U) on 11 April 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016. [https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/sport/springbok-dads-land-grab-causes-a-stir-403548](https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/sport/springbok-dads-land-grab-causes-a-stir-403548) ## External links - [Northampton Saints RFC](https://web.archive.org/web/20100927092049/http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/squad_profiles.php?player=75328&includeref=dynamic) - [Brian on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mujatibrewing) - [Brian's Youtube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHhJcgQL4ABxdW-7FicM0A) - [Stormers](https://web.archive.org/web/20090705224748/http://www.thestormers.co.za/profiles.asp?id=143) - [South Africa Rugby](https://web.archive.org/web/20080621043959/http://www.sarugby.com/news/PLayer/pid%3D866.html) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Brian Mujati](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Mujati) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Mujati?action=history)). 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